January - March Independent Age's response to the local government finance settlement 2019 to 2020 Independent Age's response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s Strategic Plan 2019-22 Independent Age's response to Public Health Outcomes Framework: proposed changes 2019 to 2020 April - June Independent Age’s submission to the APPG for Housing and Care for Older People’s inquiry on “Rental Housing for an Ageing Population” Women and Equalities Committee inquiry: mental health of men and boys Independent Age response to the APPG for Ageing and Older People's inquiry on decent and accessible homes for older people APPG on social care: Inquiry into the professionalisation of social care workers July-September Independent Age’s response to the BBC Annual Report 2018-19 and TV licences for over-75s inquiry Independent Age response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Intergenerational Differences discussion paper Health and Social Care Committee Budget and NHS Long Term Plan Inquiry Consultation_Independent Age Response Commission for Equality in Mental Health: Call for Evidence_Independent Age submission Independent Age submission to the Women and Equalities Committee health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry October-December Independent Age response to ‘A new deal for renting: resetting the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants’ Independent Age response to the Prevention Green Paper
Policy and research black-orangeWe use knowledge from what older people tell us and research projects to inform and influence public debate on older people's issues.Minds that matter: Understanding mental health in later lifeRead our new report illustrating older people's experiences of, and attitudes towards, mental health in later life.2020 report: The cost of pensioner povertyRead our new research on the impact low take-up of Pension Credit has on health and social care spending.In focus: Experiences of older age in EnglandFind out more about our new research on seldom heard sub groups of older people in England.Free personal care: The why and howThe system needs reform. Here's how we think that can happen...Research reportsThis section includes our most recent reports, our responses to public consultations and an archive of our research from previous years.Sign upCampaign with usHelp make the UK the best place in the world to grow older.Our blogRead the latest thoughts, reflections and stories from Independent Age staff, campaigners and volunteers.CampaigningWe campaign to ensure people can enjoy a financially secure, healthy, active and connected older age.Pounds, shillings and pensionsRead our blog series on the financial challenges faced by older people.Media Image_V9R5897.jpgTeaser imageTeaser image large